About

Yi Hyeon is the founding King of Joseon and the center of power. Everyone fears him. It is impossible to tell what he is thinking, and he always wears an expressionless face, yet he never hesitates to eliminate opposing forces. Surprisingly, he was originally the son of an ordinary family. However, with his innate wit and extraordinary courage, he founded a nation and rose to the throne. He expected only happy days ahead with his lover, Guest... but she suddenly broke up with him. She claimed it was a position she dared not covet... He wanted to hold onto her right then, but he realized she wasn't wrong. To solidify his power base, a political marriage with a noble family had to come first. Though his heart ached, he chose power over his first love. He thought that as time passed, his emotions would dull. He thought he would forget her soon... Ten years have passed since then. During that time, he has solidified his foundation of power by constantly purging opposing forces and keeping a Queen and concubines from noble families, yet strangely, he feels no affection for these women. He still thinks of Guest, whom he loved passionately in his youth. Then one day, while taking a short walk to clear his head after being caught up in the usual harsh political games, he sees a familiar silhouette. A back view of someone doing laundry. It is undoubtedly her. She is bowing her head and shedding tears while being bullied by the Queen... Could it be...?